John Bullock (American football)
Bullock in 2025 | |||||
| Indianapolis Colts | |||||
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||
| Roster status | Active | ||||
| Personal information | |||||
| Born | April 22, 2001 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||
| Career information | |||||
| High school | Creighton Preparatory School (Omaha, Nebraska) | ||||
| College | Nebraska (2019–2024) | ||||
| NFL draft | 2025: undrafted | ||||
| Career history | |||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 15, 2025 | |||||
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John Bullock (born April 22, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.[1][2]
Early life
Bullock was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and attended Creighton Preparatory School, where he was a defensive standout and an all-metro selection. He would commit to play college football at Nebraska.[3]
College career
Bullock joined Nebraska as a walk-on in 2019 and redshirted his first season.[4] He played extensively on special teams in 2021–2022 before moving to linebacker for the 2023 season; head coach Matt Rhule later placed him on scholarship in 2023.[5]
In 2024, Bullock started all 13 games and recorded 70 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, four sacks, five pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and an interception.[6] Following the season, he received Nebraska's Cornhusker Award, presented to a player who began as a walk-on and made the largest contribution in his final season of eligibility.[7]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
224 lb (102 kg) |
30 in (0.76 m) |
9 in (0.23 m) |
4.65 s | 1.65 s | 2.70 s | 4.55 s | 7.14 s | 32 in (0.81 m) |
9 ft 9 in (2.97 m) |
21 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[8] | ||||||||||||
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
After going undrafted in the 2025 NFL draft, Bullock signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025.[9] During the preseason, he registered notable plays, including a 12-yard sack against the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 16.[10] In Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers, he committed a dead-ball unnecessary roughness penalty, causing the Buccaneers to start a critical fourth quarter drive at their 10-yard line. [11] On January 2, 2026, Bullock was waived.[12]
Indianapolis Colts
On January 5, 2026, Bullock was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts.[13]
Personal life
Bullock's younger brother, Alex, has played wide receiver at Nebraska.[4]
References
- ^ "John Bullock". Buccaneers.com. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
- ^ "John Bullock – Stats, News and Video". NFL.com. National Football League. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
- ^ "Bullock Signs with the Huskers". Jay Journal. February 12, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ^ a b "John Bullock – Nebraska Huskers bio". Nebraska Athletics. University of Nebraska. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
- ^ Christopherson, Brian (May 10, 2023). "Rhule confirms pair of walk-ons now on scholarship". 247Sports. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
- ^ "Six Huskers sign undrafted free agent deals after NFL draft". KLKN. April 27, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
- ^ "Bullock honored with Cornhusker Award as his Nebraska career comes to a close". KOLN 10/11 Now. January 22, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
- ^ "John Bullock College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
- ^ "Bucs Fill Out Offseason Roster with 15 UDFA Signings". Buccaneers.com. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. May 9, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
- ^ "Bullock blows up the backfield on blitz for a 12-yard sack". NFL.com. National Football League. August 16, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
- ^ "Buccaneers vs. Panthers Week 16 final score, results, stats and analysis". sports.yahoo.com. Yahoo Sports. December 21, 2025. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
- ^ Smith, Scott. "Calijah Kancey Activated from Injured Reserve". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ "Colts claim LB John Bullock off waivers". Colts.com. January 5, 2026.